Government Market News StaffLouisiana and Texas – Plans are moving forward to replace an 82-year-old bridge that connects Texas and Louisiana over the Sabine River.
The estimated $40 million project involves constructing a new structure just south of the current Burr Ferry Bridge, also called the Sabine River Bridge, and rerouting a portion of state highway LA-8. The existing span will be demolished after the new bridge is complete.
The federal government will provide 80% of the funds, while Texas and Louisiana will split the remaining 20%.
Construction is set to begin in 2025 and take three to four years to complete. That timeframe coincides with the recent designation of the I-14 corridor, which will run from Texas to Georgia and cross the Sabine River at the Louisiana border.
The new structure is currently in the design phase and will feature 12-foot-wide lanes to accommodate modern traffic and 10-foot shoulders for added safety.
Although the current span is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it has deteriorated over time. It is being demolished due to a lack of interest and funding for its upkeep and restoration.
